Spring 2024 Goodell Gardens Newsletter

Volume 22, Issue 1

The official newsletter of Goodell Gardens & Homestead Spring 2024

Dance for Plants 2

Program of Events 3-5

Labyrinth 5

The Garden Gate

Awareness...

Awareness… making the quarter turn…seeing the world from a new perspective…

Have you ever noticed that once you are aware of something, you see it everywhere? Has someone pointed out a certain type of tree and now you notice it blooming in many areas? Have you taken notice recently of the new buds gently emerging on the trees and bushes? The light green hue across the rolling hills is always such a welcome sight as spring begins to open its eyes and come to life.

Do you recognize the call of certain birds? The Cardinal is music to my ears and peace to my soul each time my awareness is awakened to its call. Conversely, have you looked down at the ground as you walk? Have you ever found a heart shaped rock? Heart Rocks are a special find.

All of these instances open our awareness to the world around us. We hope you’ll join us for the Tree Hugger Trail Run and the dedication of our new Labyrinth on May 4th. Goodell Gardens offers many opportunities for contemplating nature and opening our awareness. Please join us for our many educational classes and events this season, including Thankful Thursdays as we expand awareness through gratitude in the garden. Let’s focus on helping children and adults see the world differently… to listen for the birds… to notice the clouds… to appreciate nature.

May each of us find time to ponder our surroundings and our natural environment, to feel the breath of Unity in our lives and to allow that peace to enfold us…

Come to the Garden… and find yourself…

Dr. Marian S. Beckman President Board of Directors

Goodell Gardens & Homestead

Dear Friends,

We would be honored if you’d join us in celebrating 20 years of Goodell Gardens at the inaugural Dance for Plants. This garden party will take place in the beautifully-manicured Gardens and updated events complex at Goodell Gardens & Homestead. Featuring Millennium Sound DJ Services, this event will be the premiere dance of the season.

The event will include delicious food and drink from Mobile Mixers, Dawn’s Grazing Creations, Smoke ‘N Fire BBQ & John’s Wildwood Pizza, as well as the Unforgettable 360 Photo Booth, amazing music from our friends at Millennium Sound, lawn games, dancing, and so much fun to support Edinboro’s public garden, accredited arboretum and community gathering space.

Tickets are available now, and members receive a discount. Purchase your tickets today online at https://goodellgardens.org/dance .

Your attendance supports our mission of creating beautiful gardens and natural spaces where people can visit to Enjoy, Gather, Learn, and Refresh. All proceeds from The Dance for Plants help Goodell Gardens & Homestead continue to offer affordable programs, access to the Gardens, Trails, Labyrinth, and other amenities, and to continue to adapt the 80-acre former Goodell farm into an amazing community asset.

Want to support, but not able to make it? Consider becoming a sponsor. More information is available on our website: https://goodellgardens.org/dance-sponsorship , or reach out to Events Organizer Brit at brit@goodellgardens.org.

Goodell Gardens & Homestead is so grateful for the incredible support we see from our community, and we humbly ask that you consider being a part of making this beautiful night of dancing a success. We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor.

For additional details, including class fees, and to register, please follow the links listed after each event, or use the menu at goodellgardens.org - Thank you! ** note: we are still planning events July - October. Please check our website for the most recent program of events: goodellgardens.org/calendar **

2024 Program of Events (pages 3-5)

MAY 2024:

Gardens, Grounds, Trails , etc. open Weds. - Sun. 11 am - 5 pm

Sundays, weekly, 1 pm: Along the Garden Path guided tour

Wednesday, May 1, 11 am - 5 pm: Opening Day!

Saturday, May 4, 9 am - 3 pm: Tree Hugger Trail Run (goodellgardens.org/trailrun)

2 pm: Labyrinth Dedication

Saturday, May 11, 11 am - pm: Mom’s Market (goodellgardens.org/moms-market)

Friday, May 17 - Sunday May 19: Edinboro Art & Music Festival (edinboroartandmusic.com)

Sundays, weekly, starting May 19, 11 am: YMCA Yogilates w/ Michelee (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 AM: Bird Walk w/ Jamie Hill (bit.ly/goodellbirds)

Thursday, May 23, 5:30 pm: Using the Labyrinth w/ Marian Beckman (bit.ly/gghthursdays)

Sunday, May 25, 10 am: Guided Trail Hike w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghhikes)

JUNE 2024:

Gardens, Grounds, Trails, etc. open Weds. - Sun. 11 am - 5 pm

Sundays, weekly, 11 am: YMCA Yogilates w/ Michelee (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Sundays, weekly, 1 pm: Along the Garden Path guided tour

Fridays, weekly, 10 am: YMCA Walking w/ Mary (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Fridays, weekly, 11 am: YMCA Balance w/ Mary (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Thursday, June 6, 5:30 pm: Cacao + Meditative Sound Healing (bit.ly/gghthursdays)

8 pm: Golden Hour Photo Club (goodellgardens.org/photoclub)

Friday, June 7, 7 pm: Music Series: Jess Royer & Nick Warren (goodellgardens.org/music)

Sunday, June 16, 11 am: Pollination Celebration (bit.ly/gghpollination)

Thursdays, weekly beginning June 20: Garden Sprouts (goodellgardens.org/gardensprouts)

Thursday, June 20, 5:30 pm - Thankful Thursdays: Solstice (bit.ly/gghthursdays)

7 pm: Herbalism & Tinctures w/ Leslie Alexander (bit.ly/gghspeakers)

Friday, June 21, 7 pm: Music Series: Mackenzie Sprague (goodellgardens.org/music)

Sunday, June 23, 3 pm: Troublesome Temptations w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghclasses)

Friday, June 28, 6:30 pm: The Dance for Plants fundraiser (goodellgardens.org/dance)

Saturday, June 29, 10 am: Guided Hike w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghhikes)

Sunday, June 30, 3 pm: Dangerous Delights w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghclasses)

2024 Program of Events (pages 3-5)

For additional details, including class fees, and to register, please follow the links listed after each event, or use the menu at goodellgardens.org - Thank you! ** note: we are still planning events JulyOctober. Please check our website for the most recent program of events: goodellgardens.org/calendar

JULY 2024:

Gardens & Grounds open Weds. - Sun. 11 am - 5 pm

Sundays, weekly, 11 am: YMCA Yogilates w/ Michelee (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Sundays, weekly, 1 pm: Along the Garden Path guided tour Thursdays, continuing July 11, Garden Sprouts (goodellgardens.org/gardensprouts)

Fridays, weekly, 10 am: YMCA Walking w/ Mary (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Fridays, weekly, 11 am: YMCA Balance w/ Mary (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Sunday, July 7, 3 pm: Foraging for Edible Plants w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghclasses)

Thursday, July 11, 8 pm: Golden Hour Photo Club (goodellgardens.org/photoclub)

Friday, July 12, 7 pm: Music Series: Tiger Maple String Band (goodellgardens.org/music)

Sunday, July 14, 3 pm: Foraging for Medicinal Plants w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghclasses)

Thursday, July 18, 5:30 pm: Thankful Thursdays Labyrinth Open (bit.ly/gghthursdays)

7 pm: Gardening, Nature & Spirituality w/ Jenn Shepherd (bit.ly/gghspeakers)

Sunday, July 21, 3 pm: Wildflower ID w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghclasses)

Friday, July 26, 7 pm: Music Series: Salmon Frank (goodellgardens.org/music)

Saturday, July 27, 10 am: Guided Hike w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghhikes)

Sunday, July 28, 3 pm: Wetland Wonders w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghclasses)

AUGUST 2024:

Gardens, Grounds, Trails, etc. open Weds. - Sun. 11 am - 5 pm

Sundays, weekly, 11 am: YMCA Yogilates w/ Michelee (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Sundays, weekly, 1 pm: Along the Garden Path guided tour

Thursdays, through Aug. 8, Garden Sprouts (goodellgardens.org/gardensprouts)

Fridays, weekly, 10 am: YMCA Walking w/ Mary (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Fridays, weekly, 11 am: YMCA Balance w/ Mary (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Thursday, Aug. 1, 7 pm: Regenerative Farming w/ Caleb Schenk (bit.ly/gghguestspeakers)

Friday, Aug. 2, 7 pm: Music Series: Slim & Red (goodellgardens.org/music)

Sunday, Aug. 4, 3 pm: Terrestrial Treasures w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghclasses)

Thursday, Aug. 8, 7:30 pm: Golden Hour Photo Club (goodellgardens.org/photoclub)

Friday, Aug. 9, 7 pm: Erie Philharmonic (more details TBA)

Friday, Aug. 16: Music Series: Matt Texter (goodellgardens.org/music)

Thursday, Aug. 22, 7 pm: Backyard Bat Conservation w/ Steve Ropski (bit.ly/gghspeakers)

Sunday, Aug. 25, 3 pm: Classical Music Appreciation w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghclasses)

Friday, Aug. 30, 7 pm: Music Series: Claire Stuczynski (goodellgardens.org/music)

Saturday, Aug. 31, 10 am: Guided Hike w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghhikes)

For additional details, including class fees, and to register, please follow the links listed after each event, or use the menu at goodellgardens.org - Thank you! ** note: we are still planning events July - October. Please check our website for the most recent program of events: goodellgardens.org/calendar

SEPTEMBER 2024:

Gardens & Grounds open Weds. - Sun. 11 am - 5 pm

Sundays, weekly, 11 am: YMCA Yogilates w/ Michelee (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Sundays, weekly, 1 pm: Along the Garden Path guided tour

Fridays, weekly, 10 am: YMCA Walking w/ Mary (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Fridays, weekly, 11 am: YMCA Balance w/ Mary (bit.ly/gghrefresh)

Sunday, Sept. 1, 3 pm: Landscape Design w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghclasses)

Thursday, Sept. 5, 6:30 pm: Golden Hour Photo Club (goodellgardens.org/photoclub)

Sunday, Sept. 8, 3 pm: Environmental Literature w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghclasses)

Thursday, Sept. 12, 7 pm: Growing Mushrooms w/ Eric Laughery (bit.ly/gghspeakers)

Sunday, Sept. 15, 12 - 5 pm: Homegrown Harvest Festival (goodellgardens.org/harvestfest)

Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 am: Guided Hike w/ Andrew (bit.ly/gghhikes)

OCTOBER 2024:

Gardens & Grounds open Weds. - Sun. 11 am - 5 pm

Sundays, weekly, 1 pm: Along the Garden Path guided tour

Thursday, Oct. 3, 5:30 pm: Golden Hour Photo Club (goodellgardens.org/photoclub)

Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:30 pm: Golden Hour Photo Club (goodellgardens.org/photoclub)

Sunday, Oct. 13, 3-6 pm: Wedding & Events Expo (goodellgardens.org/expo)

Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:30 pm: Golden Hour Photo Club (goodellgardens.org/photoclub)

Thursday, Oct. 24, 5:15 pm: Golden Hour Photo Club (goodellgardens.org/photoclub)

Goodell Gardens Program of Events is made possible by a Special Events Grant from Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority.

The Summer Music Series is made possible by a Grant from the Clarence E. Beyers Musical Performance Fund of Erie Arts & Culture.

Support is also received from the Carrie H. & Margaret E. Goodell Fund of the Erie Community Foundation.

Join us in thanking ECGRA and Drs. Marian & Don Beckman for their incredible support, funding the new flagstone Labyrinth, which was installed by J. J. Wurst Landscape Contractor over the winter months.

The Labyrinth will open, following its dedication May 4 at 2 pm, during regular operating hours. We hope to see you then!